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Texas Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Texas (31 TAC 65.152) makes using a drone to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph wildlife unlawful without a TPWD Aerial Management Permit; a Class A misdemeanor.

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Texas (31 TAC 65.152) makes using a drone to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph wildlife unlawful without a TPWD Aerial Management Permit; a Class A misdemeanor.

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